*  Exported from  MasterCook  *

                             Strawberry Icing

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Serving Size  : 1    Preparation Time :0:00
Categories    : Icings

  Amount  Measure       Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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   2      cups          Strawberries
   1      tablespoon    Lemon juice
   1      tablespoon    Kirsch
   2      tablespoons   Cornstarch
   2      tablespoons   Sugar

pn Salt 1/2 c  Water 1/2 tb Butter  in the container of an electric blender
 or food processor, place the berries, lemon juice, and kirsch and process until smooth.

 In a heavy enameled saucepot, stir together the cornstarch, sugar, and salt. 
Slowly stir in the water, keeping the mixture smooth and free of lumps.
 Pour in the berry pure and place the pot on a heat-deflector pad over medium heat.

 Stir while cooking the sauce until it thickens and turns translucent, then cover,
 reduce the heat, and cook for 2 minutes longer.
 Remove the pot from the heat, cool for 5 minutes, then stir in the butter to dissolve.
 Cool the icing a little before using.

 {14 calories per tablespoon} 

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